Majadara
Posted January 9, 2007 – 8:33 am in: Middle Eastern, VegetableMiddle Eastern Dish – rice with lentils and onions.
Ingredients:
2 each large onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp oil
2¾ cup water
½ cup brown lentils
1 cup Basmati rice
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Directions:
Saute the onions in a non-stick pan until dark brown.
In a medium pot boil the water. Add lentils and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add rice, fried onions, salt [...]
Hummus Dip
Posted August 3, 2006 – 3:41 pm in: Appetizers, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, VegetableMakes 2 cups
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves
1 19-ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans)
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
olive oil
chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Place garlic in a food processor and chop finely.
Drain beans, add to the food processor along [...]
Pita Bread
Posted May 27, 2006 – 2:24 pm in: Baking, Bread, Greek, Mediterranean, Middle EasternPita BreadRecipe courtesy Tyler Florence and JoAnn Cianciulli
1 package active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar11/2 cups warm water1 teaspoon salt31/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting1 teaspoon olive oil
In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water; stir to blend. Let the yeast stand [...]
Beef and Lentil Stew
Posted March 11, 2006 – 1:36 pm in: Beef, Main Dish, Middle EasternI whipped this up a couple of nights ago, but I’m not sure what to call it; maybe some type of Middle-Eastern…? Any suggestions?
2 tbsp vegetable oil1 medium yellow onion, chopped1 tsp. turmeric1 tsp. cumin1/4 tsp. cinnamon1 lb. ground beef1 19 0z. tin lentils, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chili sauce (I used the Heinz brand)1 [...]
Koushari
Posted January 30, 2006 – 7:53 pm in: African, Main Dish, Middle Eastern, Pasta14 ounce can Brown lentils1 cup Small macaroni noodles1 cup Short grain rice2 Tbsp Olive oil2 large Onions1/4 cup Olive oil2 cloves Garlic — finely chopped1 cup Tomato puree
Wash rice well in sieve under running water and drain. Heat oil in pot and fry rice over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add 2 cups water [...]
Falafel
Posted January 25, 2006 – 3:57 pm in: Mediterranean, Middle EasternAt Reci-Please
Technorati Tags: Cooking, Recipes, Middle Eastern
1 Comment | Tags:Falafel With Yogurt Dip
Posted January 24, 2006 – 2:20 pm in: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, VegetableThis recipe is from Real Simple magazine, which frequently has excellent meal ideas and recipes. It is a delicious and easy: I served it with pita bread and a cucumber and tomato salad. Great for summer. The falafel reheated well in the microwave the next day.
Ingredients:2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well1/4 cup fresh [...]
Lentil and Potato Soup
Posted December 18, 2005 – 3:57 pm in: African, Beef, Main Dish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, SoupIngredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 Carrots, diced
2 Celery stalks, diced
1 19 ounce tin of Lentils
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cubed
2 medium Potatoes, cubed
1 28 ounce tin diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Directions:
Place large saucepan over medium [...]
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